TX Deepfake Intimate Images Law
Texas AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Materials Law - SB 441
Expands civil liability for AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images (deepfake pornography). Criminalizes threatening to create intimate deepfakes to coerce, extort, harass, or intimidate. Imposes penalties on individuals, websites, and payment processors involved in distributing such content. 10-year statute of limitations.
Jurisdiction
Texas
Enacted
Jun 20, 2025
Effective
Sep 1, 2025
Enforcement
Texas courts; criminal prosecution by district attorneys
Signed by Governor Abbott on June 20, 2025. Effective September 1, 2025.
Texas LegislatureWhy It Matters
Expands liability to websites and payment processors, not just creators. 10-year statute of limitations extends enforcement window significantly. Relevant for AI image platforms.
Recent Developments
Effective September 1, 2025. Part of Texas comprehensive AI legislation package. Builds on existing intimate image laws with AI-specific provisions.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Anyone creating AI-generated intimate images in Texas
- Websites hosting such content
- Payment processors facilitating distribution
- AI image generation platforms
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Civil liability for producing, soliciting, or promoting AI intimate visual material
- Criminal liability for threatening to create intimate deepfakes
- Applies to websites and payment processors
- Victim privacy protections and confidentiality measures
- 10-year statute of limitations
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal liability
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Texas
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Texas. (2025). Texas AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Materials Law - SB 441.
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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.